
It’s impressive and it’s the kind of very satisfying maneuver that gives you a big adrenaline rush. Like Trevor Zegras, you can lob the puck from behind the net forward for another player to complete the maneuver in the net. Otherwise, the developers have also added a superb game that does not go unnoticed. Of course, it can also put your player and therefore your team in a vulnerable position for a while.

Plus, it’s quite easy to perform just press the button pass twice to run. It’s the kind of thing you sometimes see during the games and which adds a touch of realism. The diving animation is very well done and realistic which can really leave room for games that are out of the ordinary. This allows the hockey player to make one last desperate move to throw or clear the puck. The other novelty on which NHL 23 is betting is on the last chance puck movement. On the other hand, the modeling of the players is pretty good for the most part, it’s just a shame that they are only available in the mode Ultimate Team Hockey. Sarah Nurse is also entitled to her X-Factor to give her a unique touch. One wonders why the gap of 4 and 6 additional years was necessary before having a better representation in the game.ĭespite everything, it is important to underline the result because they are well integrated. Indeed, before hockey, FIFA 16 and NBA Live 18 got the treatment. That’s the case once again with the addition of the International Women’s Hockey Federation in NHL 23. Thus, the big novelties always have time to establish themselves well in other sports before arriving on NHL. The NHL franchise is one of the least popular sports series in EA’s catalog.

A while ago, I was following the releases more closely, evaluating all the new things to come. NHL 23 is the 25th game in the series to come to my living room.
